The History of Nintendo Competitions: Part 2

Author: Joe Drilling
Categories: Retro

Please note: This is Part 2 of a series exploring the history of Nintendo sponsored competitions. Part 1 covered the Nintendo World Championships 1990, Super Star Fox Weekend and Powerfest ‘94.     Like all great sports, Nintendo decided that it needed to have a college division to go along…

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The Amiibo Newscast Episode 13: After the Storm

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: Amiibo News

Amiibo Jason and Lauren (a.k.a. Happily Candied) talk about the aftermath of Black Amiibo Friday and some exciting  amiibo announcements that happened this week! Directly download the newscast here. (Right click and choose Save Link As…) (Sorry! This episode of the Amiibo Newscast is now unavailable.)

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Splatoon releases the new Inkbrush weapon

Categories: News, Wii U

Nintendo isn’t wasting any time rolling out additional content for its latest and greatest IP, Splatoon. The company’s colorful new take on the shooter genre is barely a week old and it’s already released a second update that adds even more content to the game. Coming on the heels of…

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Nintendo Inquirer teams up with AbdallahSmash026

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: News

Nintendo Inquirer is teaming up with the amazingly talented AbdallahSmash026 to feature some of his in-depth gaming content right here on NintendoInquirer.com. Each week, we’ll be featuring several new videos providing extensive looks at some of your favorite Nintendo games. We’re also working hard to create all new video content featuring AbdallahSmash026,…

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Lucas DLC coming to Smash on June 14th

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: 3DS, News, Wii U

Get your PK Thunder on! Nintendo of America has officially set the release date for the anticipated Lucas DLC for June 14th at 8:00 a.m. PST.   Lucas will retail for $3.99 for individual download for either the 3DS or the Wii U, or a combo pack including a download…

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Nintendo and Best Buy detail their E3 plans

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: News, Wii U

Nintendo of America and Best Buy have detailed their plans for this year’s E3 events held at Best Buy locations across the country. The festivities will take place on two days, June 17th and June 20th. Attendees will be able to take the all-new Mario Maker for Wii U for…

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First look at Skylanders: SuperChargers cover art

Author: Jason Grier
Categories: 3DS, News, Wii U

Thanks to another ‘whoops’ moment, EuroGamer accidently leaked the cover art for Skylanders SuperChargers. Here’s what we’re seeing. There are some charged up versions of Stealth Elf (rumored to be in the Starter Pack), Happy Trigger and Terrafin. Below the logo are three new figures that will be the base…

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Counterfeit amiibo appear in the wild

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: Amiibo News, News

UPDATE: We have located a listing including all 4 of the previously listed counterfeit amiibo on Ali Express. You can now see many different angles of the fake amiibo.   It was only a matter of time. Counterfeit amiibo have been spotted in the wild at several locations around the world….

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The great Humble Nindie Bundle deal

Author: Josh Brown
Categories: 3DS, News, Wii U

UPDATE: The Humble Nindie Bundle has been expanded to include three additional indie hits. Sportsball, Gunman Clive, and BIT.TRIP Presents…Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien have been added  for those who opt to pay $9.19 or more. Nintendo and the eShop for both the Wii U and the 3DS are teaming with Humble Bundle to bring…

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